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{{Item infobox
| weapon-slot = [[Melee]] ([[Taunt]])
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| type        = taunt
| used-by = [[Medic]]
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| image        = Spinaltap.png
| weapon-image = Spinaltap.png
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| used-by     = [[Medic]]
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| slot        = melee
 
| availability = Unlock
 
| availability = Unlock
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| numbered    = no
 
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{{Quotation|'''The Medic'''|Haha! Vat a bloodbasz!|sound=Medic specialcompleted12.wav}}
 
  
With the [[Übersaw]] equipped, a [[Medic]] can perform a lethal '''Spinal Tap''' [[taunt]]. When performing the taunt, the Medic enters a combat pose, thrusts his Übersaw forward, and then retracts it. The thrust will [[stun]] anyone slow, unaware or simply unfortunate enough to be in front of the Medic at the time and deal 1 damage, while the retraction deals 500 damage (similar to the Sniper's [[Skewer]]). Killing someone with a spinal tap gives the Medic 50% [[ÜberCharge]], the equivalent of two normal hits with the Übersaw. Like all taunt attacks, this can be used during [[Humiliation]] to kill the winning team members even though normal weaponry is disabled.
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{{Quotation|'''The Medic'''|I'm going to saw through your bones!|sound=Medic_taunts05.wav}}
  
It should be noted that the stun effect of the taunt works on both [[ÜberCharge]]d enemies and enemies under the effects of [[Bonk! Atomic Punch]], but will not kill them.
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The '''Uberslice''', also known as '''Spinal Tap''', is a [[Taunts#Kill taunt|kill taunt]] that activates by pressing either the alt-fire {{DefaultKey|MOUSE2}} or taunt button {{DefaultKey|G|link=no}} with the [[Ubersaw]] active. The [[Medic]] throws his coattails back and enters a combat pose before thrusting his Ubersaw forward and retracting it, killing any enemy player slow, unaware, or simply unfortunate enough to be in the way. Only a single enemy can be affected by this taunt at a time, even if multiple enemies stand in the same spot.
  
== Damage ==
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The initial thrust [[stun]]s the victim and deals 1 damage, while the retraction deals 500 damage. As the two are separate actions, it is possible to succeed with one but fail with the other depending on whether the enemy is within range or if the Medic is interrupted. Upon a successful kill, the Medic is granted 100% [[ÜberCharge]] (25% from the initial thrust, 75% from the exit), the equivalent of four normal hits with the Ubersaw. However, if the target is a disguised Spy or under the effect of an ÜberCharge, the thrust stuns but provides no Über, and the retraction grants 50% Über. The range at which the taunt kills is 128 [[Hammer unit]]s, past which it has no effect.
* Initial Stab: 1. [[Stun]] effect.
 
* Removal: 500
 
* Mini Crit (Removal only): 675
 
* [[Critical Hit]]: N/A
 
  
Damages are approximate and determined by community testing.
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As with most kill taunts, this taunt can be used to kill enemy players during [[Match outcomes#Humiliation|humiliation]] and [[Match outcomes#Stalemate|stalemates]].
  
== Function times ==
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== Damage and function times ==
* Attack Interval: ~4
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{{Damage table
All times are in seconds. Times are approximate and determined by community testing.
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| damagetype      = Bullet
  
== Demonstration ==
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| damage          = yes
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|  point blank    = {{tooltip|1|Stun effect}} + 500
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|  medium range  = {{tooltip|N/A|Out of range}}
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|  long range    = {{tooltip|N/A|Out of range}}
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|  minicrit      = {{tooltip|1|Stun effect}} + 675
  
== Notes ==
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| function times  = yes
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|  taunt duration = 4.3 s <ref>[https://youtu.be/UBmy5Mb12s8 Taunt duration]</ref>
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== Update history ==
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'''{{Patch name|1|13|2010}}'''
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* The original Ubersaw taunt (similar to the [[Bonesaw]] albeit with a harsher, more cello-like sound) is replaced with this taunt.
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'''{{Patch name|4|14|2011}}''' ([[Hatless Update]])
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* {{Undocumented}} A successful Uberslice kill now fills the Medic's ÜberCharge 100%, unless the target is under the effect of an ÜberCharge where it will still fill by 50%.
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'''{{Patch name|5|5|2011}}''' ([[Replay Update]])
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* {{Undocumented}} Added a voice response for the Uberslice.
  
*This is currently the second unique taunt to be given to the Medic after his update, the first being the Kritzkrieg's [[Oktoberfest]] self-healing taunt.
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'''{{Patch name|10|2|2013}}'''
*Before the [[January 13, 2010 Patch]], the Übersaw taunt was the same as the [[Bonesaw]], albeit with a harsher, more cello-like sound.
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* Fixed the Ubersaw taunt attack using the incorrect [[Kill icon|deathnotice image]].
*This and the [[Organ Grinder]] are currently the only [[taunt kill|Taunt Kills]] without accompanying [[Achievements|achievements]].
 
*This taunt is very similar to Sniper's taunt with his Huntsman, but a bit longer in time.
 
*The initial thrust of 1 damage will not grant any [[ÜberCharge]], even if it kills the enemy. The 50% ÜberCharge is granted on the 2nd damage dealt.
 
  
== Trivia ==
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== Bugs ==
*The Spinal Tap name is a reference to the colloquial term for a [[wikipedia:Lumbar puncture|lumbar puncture]], a medical procedure in which a needle is inserted between the vertebrae at the base of the spine to extract a sample of spinal fluid. Though not at all fatal when performed by a professional, (i.e. anyone ''but'' the Medic) it does have the potential to be extremely painful. It could also be a reference to the fictional rock band [[wikipedia:Spinal Tap (band)|Spın̈al Tap]], given the Übersaw's previously metal-themed taunt.
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* The Uberslice taunt may occasionally stab the player behind the Medic instead of the player in front.
*There is an achievement in Left 4 Dead with the same name, which involves meleeing an unaware infected from behind, killing them instantly.
 
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
*[[Medic strategy#Spinal Tap|Spinal Tap taunt strategy]]
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* [[Community Medic strategy#Uberslice|Uberslice Strategy]]
  
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== References ==
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Latest revision as of 19:37, 18 December 2024

I'm going to saw through your bones!
The Medic

The Uberslice, also known as Spinal Tap, is a kill taunt that activates by pressing either the alt-fire (default key: MOUSE2) or taunt button (default key: G) with the Ubersaw active. The Medic throws his coattails back and enters a combat pose before thrusting his Ubersaw forward and retracting it, killing any enemy player slow, unaware, or simply unfortunate enough to be in the way. Only a single enemy can be affected by this taunt at a time, even if multiple enemies stand in the same spot.

The initial thrust stuns the victim and deals 1 damage, while the retraction deals 500 damage. As the two are separate actions, it is possible to succeed with one but fail with the other depending on whether the enemy is within range or if the Medic is interrupted. Upon a successful kill, the Medic is granted 100% ÜberCharge (25% from the initial thrust, 75% from the exit), the equivalent of four normal hits with the Ubersaw. However, if the target is a disguised Spy or under the effect of an ÜberCharge, the thrust stuns but provides no Über, and the retraction grants 50% Über. The range at which the taunt kills is 128 Hammer units, past which it has no effect.

As with most kill taunts, this taunt can be used to kill enemy players during humiliation and stalemates.

Damage and function times

See also: Damage
Damage and function times
Damage type Bullet
Damage
Point blank 1 + 500
Medium range N/A
Long range N/A
Mini-crit 1 + 675
Function times
Taunt duration 4.3 s [1]
Values are approximate and determined by community testing.

Update history

January 13, 2010 Patch

  • The original Ubersaw taunt (similar to the Bonesaw albeit with a harsher, more cello-like sound) is replaced with this taunt.

April 14, 2011 Patch (Hatless Update)

  • [Undocumented] A successful Uberslice kill now fills the Medic's ÜberCharge 100%, unless the target is under the effect of an ÜberCharge where it will still fill by 50%.

May 5, 2011 Patch (Replay Update)

  • [Undocumented] Added a voice response for the Uberslice.

October 2, 2013 Patch

Bugs

  • The Uberslice taunt may occasionally stab the player behind the Medic instead of the player in front.

See also

References